AdiraIt was harder to be around Valentine as Adira than I thought it would be. I wanted to touch him, to kiss him. Especially after he came up with the idea for a new show. It took me a minute to realize what he was trying to say but it was a brilliant idea. I could see his real enjoyment of my work. Once we had settled on a photo for the charity auction it was time for them to leave. I escorted them to the door and while I was hugging Gio goodbye Valentine asked "Do you happen to know Petra's address? I dropped her off the other night but I don't know which actual apartment was hers."I almost choked in shock but luckily Gio just squeezed me harder before I pulled away. We made eye contact and I could see him communicating in the look - go with what you're comfortable with. I sighed and turned to ask him "why?"He looked down and I could see that he was a little unsure. The great Valentine Rossi! I held back a laugh instead watching him to see what he would say."I wante
AdiraI returned to the office around 10:30, having gotten caught in traffic. After I walked Charlie I went to go speak with Adrian, who I knew was here by the music playing."Ok so you got a lot of explaining to do," Adrian said looking up from his desk as I walked in and ploped down in the chair across from him.I laughed at him and he just raised a brow, a ghost of a smile on his lips."Ok so I have several things. First when I had dinner with Valentine and Gio yesterday Valentine asked for Petra's address. I uh might have let him drive me home the other day but I had him drop me at your building. So when he asked what apartment I didn't think it would be a good idea to give him yours in case he decided to just pop in one day. So I told him she was moving into my apartment until she could find something more permanent," I replied scrunching my face. "Alright that's not too terrible as long as you don't have Sebastian over and then Valentine pops up or vice versa. And I'm gue
ValentineI had to shake off the feelings I had yesterday from spending time with Adira and my father. It was just that Adira was so easy to be around and excitement and passion that she had was contagious. When she showed us her private collection I was blown away. The work I'd seen from her before had been great but this stuff was just breathtaking. I wasn't sure she was going to give me Petra's address but I was even more glad that she was actually taking over her apartment above the gallery. I knew she'd be safe there and that she'd actually get anything I'd sent her - like the flowers I'd sent over today. I couldn't wait to see Petra and push aside these wierd feelings I was having for Adira. I had messaged Petra earlier asking if she'd like a ride to the resturant but she declined. Not that I wasn't expecting that. She liked her independence and I was actually enjoying it too. The fact that she wasn't always depending on me to provide for her was refreshing.I'd gotte
AdiraI could barely stand when Valentine helped me out of his car in front of the gallery. When I wobbled a little he laughed and pulled me close giving my legs a minute to adjust to holding up my weight. Valentine didn't do anything by half measure that's for sure. I can definately see why woman practically throw themselves at him. There's just something about a dominant man that just irresistable.I cupped his check as he looked down at me and raised up on my tippy toes to bring our lips together. When I pulled back he was smiling and leaning into my hand. "I had the best time tonight," I said smiling back at him. His smile turned into a knowing smirk and I laughed before rolling my eyes at him. "I did too bella and I can't wait to see you Friday. Dinner again but this time at my place," he said.I raised a brow at him before replying. "Really Valentine I'm not sure-."He cut me off. "I've never invited a woman back to my place before. Ever. The only woman whose even st
ValentineI woke with a smile on my face. I had my schedule rearranged so I'd be off early today - at 3- so I plenty of time to get ready. I was actually going to cook tonight - my dad's lasagna recipe. I'd asked Laura to pick up the ingredients for me and when she asked why I'd told her I had a date coming over tonight. Her smile was huge and I laughed when she wiggled her eyebrows at me, telling me she'd make sure I had clean sheets too. I told her to take off early today as well and to enjoy her weekend. She'd been amazing since Id' been living here. One of the few women who I wasn't related to who hadn't made a pass at me. She had been happily married to Fernando for 30 years now and they had 5 kids that they were sending to college. Last summer her middle son had even interned for me. He was a good kid and smart. I gave him a glowing review, which is something I don't do often.I was glad she liked the roses I'd sent. Most women liked flowers but Petra was different
AdiraI was a nervous wreck though I wasn't sure why. I mean it was only Valentine. I had really enjoyed our dates so far and couldn't wait to see him in his natural habitat so to speak. I'd chosen a simplier dress to tonight feeling like dressing up too much to go to his apartment would be silly and over the top. I hoped he wasn't too dressy either.As I sat in the back seat I fiddled with the hem of my peach colored dress. I'd worn my hair down and had on nudge wedges. I had done up the make up as I felt like that was more part of my disguise than what I actually wore. I was as ready as I was going to be. I'd spoken to Sebastian earlier in the day while I had been finalizing the photos from Tuesday's shoot. I had actually worked diligently enough that I had completed all the edits and Adrian would be sending them off in the morning. I made sure that Charlie had gone out and that I left the tv on for him just in case. I didn't have anything specific planned with Valentin
ValentineI appreciated her changing the subject but was surprised when she asked me about the photos. "So out of all the ones that have been in your father's office why these?" Petra asked."This will probably sound strange but I find a quiet peacefulness in them. The colors are so vibrant and she captured the play of light through the trees perfectly. When I look at them I feel like I'm there, like I could just reach out and touch a leaf," I said before looking down at my almost empty plate. I probably sounded like a wierdo right now."She would love to know that you feel that way. That's what an artist hopes for - for others to be able to experience and feel what they felt," she replied and I looked up at her, our eyes locking. I could read the honesty in her eyes and breathed a sigh of relief that she understood what I had meant."You should see Adira's private collection. I've only seen some of it but let me tell you it was amazing. Well maybe you have seen them," I laug
AdiraOh my god. I knew Valentine would be heavenly but lord. From his confident smirk and broad shoulders, down his hair covered pecks that led into his happy trail that led to a package I couldn't wait to unwrap, this man was sin. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest and my hands were itching for my camera. I wanted him with a passion and I couldn't wait to see what he would do.I sat up and unzipped the side of my dress before rising to my knees to take it off. My breasts bounced free - the dress I wore gave enough support that even with my large breasts I didn't need to wear one. And now I was sitting her on Valentine's bed in just my panties.He prowled closer until he was leaning over me, his hands on the bed beside me as he pressed his lips to mine. He pulled back and said "Lay in the middle."I scotted back on the bed until I was closer to the center and then he crawled on the bed lining up his hips with mine. He took my hands and placed them above my head, hold